unlinking
Breaking the chain
Unlinking is the act of removing a connection or association between things.
In digital contexts, it typically means severing a link between accounts, devices, or data: I'm unlinking my bank account from the app.
More broadly, it describes separating things previously joined: unlinking the two issues in the debate.
To break a connection
- detachTo separate from
- uncoupleSeparate connected things
- unhookRelease from a curved fastener
- severCut apart completely
unfasten · disengage · unplug · release · unclasp · unlatch · unbolt · unpin
Remove restraining links
- releaseTo let go
- freeWithout payment or restriction
- emancipateGrant freedom to
- unshackleRemove bonds from
unfetter · unbind · loose · untie · escape · break free · cast off · throw off
Clickable reference to another page
- URLWeb location identifier
- redirectSend in new direction
- webpageSingle online document
- navigationDetermining position and course
reference · citation · database · social media · tag · mention · account · profile
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
- estrangementEmotional separation between people
- separationState of being apart
- disassociationDisconnection from surroundings or self
- distancingCreating space or separation
alienation · dissolution · severance · breakup · parting · disaffiliation · withdrawal · dissociation
disconnect
To break a connection
sever · unfasten · disengage · unplug · release · unclasp · unlatch · unbolt · unpin · unstrap
unchain
Remove restraining links
- releaseTo let go
- freeWithout payment or restriction
- emancipateGrant freedom to
unshackle · unfetter · unbind · loose · untie · escape · break free · cast off · throw off · liberate
hyperlink
Clickable reference to another page
navigation · reference · citation · database · social media · tag · mention · account · profile · unfollow
detachment
Separation or emotional uninvolvement
- estrangementEmotional separation between people
- separationState of being apart
- disassociationDisconnection from surroundings or self
distancing · alienation · dissolution · severance · breakup · parting · disaffiliation · withdrawal · dissociation · breaking ties
- disconnectingdetaching, disconnect, disengaging, detach, disconnecting
- separatingseparating, detaching, disconnecting, dividing, splitting
unlinkinglinking
Forming a connection
connecting · joining · attaching · coupling · bonding
unlinkingassociating
Mentally linking concepts
relating · affiliating · correlating · pairing · matching
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